Data Modeling Specialist II

### Tasks Inside the Role This position will focus on supporting initiatives to improve and develop analytic and data analysis competencies for the aftermarket supply chain team related to new part introduction and end-of-life analysis. This position also calls for the coordination of projects, operating as the liaison between IT and the Aftermarket Supply Chain Operations (ASCO) team. Candidate will provide business analysis, offer insight, and make recommendations to drive decisions to increase aftermarket revenue and customer vehicle uptime. Leveraging data and expanding existing systems, this candidate will determine initial Aftermarket part recommendations to support new product launches for DTNA's distribution network and work collaboratively with Aftermarket stakeholders to ensure part availability at launch quality gates and project implementation. ### Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. ### We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $78,000 to $100,000 USD. Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include: - 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 to 7% depending on age, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 13+ calendar holidays, and 8 weeks paid parental leave. - Employee assistance program, comprehensive healthcare plans, and wellness programs. - Onsite fitness (at some locations), tuition assistance, and volunteer paid time off. - Short-term and long-term disability plans. ### What You Drive at DTNA - Utilize and maintain PAR Project initial stocking criteria, database, and automated systems. - Represent Parts Optimization in project meetings and report out Aftermarket readiness for core teams, SteerCos, and Executive level forums. - Own, update, and troubleshoot any issues with key internal reporting tools. - Use data analytics skills to review supply chain material data and make strategic recommendations for supply chain optimization. - Support aftermarket part data quality initiatives, such as VMRS addition, part alternate loads, and act as a liaison between upstream material release and SAP-Paragon new material load. - Provide support to SAP-Paragon part load team, aftermarket planning, and documentation team as needed for materials used on vehicles and required for service. - Lead and facilitate regular part lifecycle meetings to discuss escalations for key parts that may not reach their full retention life. - Review and respond to APC Salesforce tickets requesting part reactivation and process internal re/deactivation requests and update documentation accordingly. - Continually review DTNA part catalog for parts that have met their retention life and deactivate those parts accordingly. - Provide support to District Service and Part Managers upon request in preparing part stocking proposals for new customers and dealers. - Work autonomously and provide general technical guidance and routinely answer questions to multiple departments requesting new material loads for the aftermarket. - Create, maintain, and audit queries, workflows, and logic that drive department processes and standards. - Utilize lean thinking and TOS tools to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Create and maintain KPIs to document performance and improvements. ### Knowledge You Should Bring - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of related experience OR 6 years of related experience required. - Degree or experience preferred in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or Supply Chain. ### Exceptional Candidates Might Have - Ability to effectively communicate and visualize data, describing findings or the way techniques work to audiences, both technical and non-technical. - Familiarity with data visualization tools. - Ability to drive multiple data and analytic projects on budget and on time. - Ability to rapidly iterate solutions and recommendations. - General knowledge of database structure and architecture, understanding how the data flows, and optimizing queries, tuning for maximum performance (data engineering). - Understanding and application of agile software development methodology. - Familiarity with aftermarket-parts documentation supporting Freightliner, Western Star, Sterling, TBB, FCCC, Mercedes-Benz, and Detroit products. - MRP system experience, preferably with SAP Paragon and SPP module. - Proven PC skills using MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel abilities like Pivot Tables and Visual Basic Macros. - Proven verbal and written communication skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills. - Must work well in team settings, with a proven network internal and external to DTNA. - Experience and working knowledge with Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, SmartSheet, and DTNA-used DB tables. ### Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Portland, OR, US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. ### Schedule Type Onsite At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team toward our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward – for all who keep the world moving. ### Additional Information - This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders. - Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application. - Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. - Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. - Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions. - EEO - Disabled/Veterans. Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll-free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled, call 503-745-2137 or toll-free 866-355-6935. ### Qualifications Please see above for qualification details.